Window-curtain bracket



June 3| l. LEIKER WINDOW CURTAIN BRACKET Filed May 1o.

ISADORE LEIKER, OF

HAYS CITY, KANSAS.

' WINDOW-CURTAIN BRACKET.

Application filed May 1o,

To all whom t may concer/1L.'

Be it known that I, IsADoRE LEIKER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ha s City, in the county of Ellis and State of lansas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vindow-Curtain Brackets, of which the following is a speciflcation.

This invention relates to a window curtain bracket, and has for its object to provide a bracket of such class, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, whereby the same can be readily and conveniently mounted in position upon a window frame, and including means for adjustably connecting with the window frame a'drapery or curtain supporting rod of rigid material, and further including means for connecting with the window frame a resilient curtain supporting rod.

'Further objects of the invention are to provide abracket for the purpose set forth, and in a manner as hereinafter referred to, which is simple in its construction and arrangement, strong, durable. efficientin its use, conveniently connected to a window frame and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

With the forego'ing'and other objects in view, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that 'changes, variations and modifications can be resorted to which come within the Scope of the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawings wherein like reference characters denote corresponding parts throughout the several views Figure 1 is a top plan view of a window curtain bracket, in accordance with this invention, and further illustrating a pair of brackets secured to a window frame and having connected therewith curtain and drapery supporting rods.

Figure 2 is a front elevation of a window curtain bracket in accordance with this invention.

Figure 3 is an end elevation of the bracket and further illustrating a drapery supporting rod connected therewith.

Referring to the drawings in detail, 1 denotes the side bars of a window frame, indicated in dotted lines, and to each of wliich 1923. Serial No. 638,021.

is adapted to be secured a pair of'oppositely disposed window curtain brackets, in accordance with this invention, vfor the purpose of connecting, in supporting position with the window frame, a resilient curtain supporting rod 2, and an adjustable rigid supporting rod for draperies formed of a pair of telescopic sections 3, 4. The drapery supporting rod is arranged outwardly with respect to the curtain supporting rod.

A window curtain bracket, in accordance with this invention, comprises'a body portion 5 formed of a'rectangular metallic plate and which at one end is provided with a rearwardly extending, right angularly disposed lange 6, carrying a plurality of barbs 7 which engage in the window frame for the purpose of connecting the body portion of the bracket in position. The plate 5, at one end, centrally thereof, and opposite the terminus of the plate which is provided with the flange 6, is formed with an arm 8, disposed in a direction lengthwise with respect to the length of the plate 5, and the outer face of the arm 8is undercut as at 9, to

provide a retaining hook 10for the looped end 11, of the bar 2. Y

The upper portion of the platel 5 isy provided with a rectangular slot 12, and the` bottom edge of said slot has formed integral therewith a series of spaced coupling arms, each consisting of an outwardly and upwardly inclined lower portion 13, and a vertically disposed upper portion 14, and which is offset with respect to the plate, through the medium of the lower portion 13, so that the portion 14 will be arranged forwardly of the front face of the plate 5.

The coupling members provide means for adjustably connecting the drapery supporting rod with the bracket, so as to provide for coupling said rod with a pair of brackets, when the length of the rod is increased or diminished, as the length of the rod can be varied, due to the fact, that the rod is formed of two telescopic sections 3, 4, one adjustable lengthwise within the other.

For connecting the sections of the drapery supporting rod with a coupling member, the outer end of each of the sections is provided at its top with an extended portion 15, provided with an opening 16, for the passage of the upper portion 14 of a coupling me ber. The edge at the outer end of each section of the drapery supporting rod is inset, as at 17, with respect to the extension or lug l5. The manner in Which the drapery supporting rod is connected with the bracket is clearly shown in Figures 2 and 3.

The rod 2 is formed from a closely coiled spring having each end provided with a loop 1l for connection with the arm 8.

Although the flange 6 is illustrated as provided with a pair of barbs 7, which are tapered for quick insertion or engagement With t-he Window` frame, yet it is to be understood that thenuniber of barbs T can be increased, and preferably the barbs 7 are formed integral lWith the inner face of the flanged Although the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated and described, yet it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction can be had which Will fall Within the light of the invention as claimed;

l. A Window curtain bracket comprising a flat rectangular body portion positioned on edge. and having itsupper part for a portion of'its length cut away to provide a rect angular slot, and a plurality of vertically disposed arms integral With the rbottom edge of said slot and providing coupling members for a curtain rod, each of said arms having` the upper part thereof offset to position said upper portion forwardly with respect to the .front face of the body portion.

.2. A Window curtain bracket comljirising a flat rectangular body portion positioned on edge and having its upper part for a portion of its length cut away to provide a rectangular slot, and a plurality of vertically disposed arms integral with the bottom edge of said slot and providing coupling members for a curtain rod, each of said arms having the upper part thereof oi'fset to position said upper portion forwardly with respect to vthe front face of the body portion, and a lengthwise extending flat arin formed integral with the inner edge of said body port-ion and disposed at right angles with respect to said members and further having its louter face undercut to provide a retaining hook for a curtain supporting rod.

3. A Window curtain bracket comprising a flat rectangular body portion positioned on edge and having its upper part for a portion of its length cut aivay to provide a rectangular slot, and a plurality of vertically disposed arms integral With the bottom edqe of said slot and providing coupling members for a curtain rod, each of said arms having the upper part thereof offset to position said upper portion forwardly with respect to the front face of the body portion, a lengthwise extending fiatk arm formed integral with the inner edge of said body por .tion and disposed at right angles With respect to said members and further having its outer face undercut to provide a retainingl hook for a curtain supporting rod, and a rearwardly extending right angularly disposed fiange formed integral With that edge of the body portion opposite the edge from which said arm projects, said flange provided with means for securing said body portion to a support.

In testimony whereof, l affix my signature hereto.

SADQRE LEJKER. 

